Slovan Liberec vs Teplice
Teplice snatch narrow win at Liberec
L. Mareček's second-half strike seals a slender victory for the visitors.
In a tight Czech Liga encounter, Teplice edged out Slovan Liberec 1-0 thanks to L. Mareček's decisive goal just after the hour mark. The match was a cagey affair with few clear chances, and Mareček's strike proved to be the difference. This result defied Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of a 1-1 draw, delivering a surprise win for Teplice on the road.
Analysis
Slovan Liberec and Teplice face off in the Czech league's second round, both eager to kickstart their campaigns with positive results. With no games played yet this season, the teams appear evenly matched on paper, setting the stage for a competitive encounter.
Historically, these sides have shared honours in their 19 meetings, with Teplice holding a slight edge in wins. Both teams have averaged nearly three goals per match in their head-to-head clashes, suggesting an open game with chances at both ends.
Slovan Liberec's defence, anchored by Augustin Drakpe, who earned a 7.9 rating in his last match, will be tested by Teplice's in-form striker Matej Pulkrab. Pulkrab's recent brace and high performance rating make him a key threat. Meanwhile, Slovan's Soliu Afolabi could influence proceedings off the bench, having scored in his last away appearance. Both teams have shown a tendency to score and concede recently, pointing to a lively contest.
Prediction
The prediction leans towards a 1-1 draw, with a goalless first half expected. The match is likely to feature three cards, reflecting a competitive but fair battle. This outcome aligns with the balanced probabilities and the teams' comparable league standings.
Outcome probability
Match factors
Teplice striker Pulkrab in strong form
Pulkrab scored twice with 8.7 rating in last match, showing sharp finishing and confidence
Slovan Liberec's Afolabi impactful off bench
Afolabi scored as substitute in last away win, indicating potential to influence game
Slovan Liberec defense anchored by Drakpe
Drakpe's 7.9 rating and defensive solidity could limit Teplice's attacking chances
Both teams scoring in recent matches
Both sides have scored and conceded in last games, suggesting open play and goal chances
Key Takeaways
Expect a closely fought match where neither side dominates, resulting in shared points. Both teams have the attacking quality to find the net, but defensive resilience should prevent a runaway scoreline. Fans can look forward to a spirited encounter with moments of quality from key players.
- In 19 head-to-head meetings, Slovan Liberec have won 6, Teplice 8, with 5 draws.
- Head-to-head matches average 2.8 total goals, consistent with a 1-1 draw prediction.
- Slovan Liberec are ranked 6th in the league with no games played yet.
- Teplice are ranked 13th in the league with no games played yet.
- Matej Pulkrab scored twice in his last match with a high rating of 8.7.
- Augustin Drakpe rated 7.9 in last match, key defensive figure for Slovan Liberec.
- Soliu Afolabi scored as a substitute in the last away win, showing impact potential.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Slovan Liberec
Away — Teplice
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Kušej
Red Card
Fortelný
Yellow Card
Bílek
Yellow Card
Hodouš
Red Card
Faye
Yellow Card
Yellow Card
Bílek
Mašek
Faye
Radosta
Yellow Card
Hůlka
Yellow Card
Mareček
Unknown
Fortelný
Masopust
Stránský
Yellow Card
Čermák
Dulay
Švanda
Yellow Card
Koželuh
Yellow Card
Radosta
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Slavia Praha | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +9 | 9 |
| 3 |  Mlada Boleslav | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| 4 |  Teplice | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| 5 |  Hradec Králové | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| 6 |  Slovan Liberec | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| 7 |  Zbrojovka Brno | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
Match Statistics
Slovan Liberec
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5P. HodoušM
- 8L. MasopustM
- 9L. MašekF
- 14A. DrakpeD
- 18J. KoželuhD
- 19V. KušejM
- 24P. DulayM
- 27A. KayondoD
- 29L. HůlkaD
- 40T. KoubekG
- 60F. FayeM
Substitutes
- 3J. MikulaD
- 12V. StránskýM
- 15M. LexaM
- 16A. BužekM
- 17P. JulišF
- 26J. BořilD
- 31D. KúdelčíkG
- 33L. PešlG
- 77D. RusM
- 94Venuste BaboulaF
- 99R. KrollisF
Teplice
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4O. VientiessD
- 5J. JakubkoD
- 6M. BílekD
- 8J. FortelnýM
- 10M. PulkrabF
- 12M. ČermákM
- 17John AutaM
- 23L. MarečekM
- 25M. RizničD
- 29M. TrmalG
- 35M. RadostaM
Substitutes
- 3J. ŠvandaM
- 11M. KozákF
- 13D. TaradudaD
- 14Ladislav Krejčí IM
- 16P. KodešM
- 19R. JuklM
- 22L. TakácsD
- 27M. NáprstekF
- 31K. LichtenbergG
- 37D. MarečekM
Slovan Liberec
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josef Koželuh | D | 85 | 7.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/2 |
| Lukáš Hůlka | D | 93 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Augustin Drakpe | D | 93 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Aziz Kayondo | D | 93 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Lukáš Mašek | F | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Patrik Dulay | M | 82 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/3 |
| Tomáš Koubek(C) | G | 93 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Lukáš Masopust | M | 69 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Fallou Faye | M | 45 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Petr Hodouš | M | 38 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vasil Kušej | M | 1 | 3.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Alexandr Bužek | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lukáš Pešl | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dominik Kudelcik | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Rus | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jan Mikula | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jan Bořil | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ghislain Vénuste Baboula | F | 11 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Petr Juliš | F | 24 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Raimonds Krollis | F | 8 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Vojtěch Stránský | M | 48 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| Milan Lexa | M | 48 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — |
Teplice
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lukáš Mareček | M | 93 | 8.6 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| Jakub Jakubko | D | 93 | 8.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Matouš Trmal | G | 93 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oskars Vientiess | D | 93 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matej Riznič | D | 93 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Michal Bílek(C) | D | 45 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| Marcel Čermák | M | 80 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Matej Radosta | M | 87 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1/4 |
| Jan Fortelný | M | 62 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| John Auta | M | 62 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/5 |
| Matej Pulkrab | F | 93 | 5.6 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Denys Taraduda | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Robert Jukl | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Laco Takacs | D | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ladislav Krejčí | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matěj Náprstek | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Krystof Lichtenberg | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matyáš Kozák | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daniel Mareček | M | 31 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Josef Švanda | M | 48 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Petr Kodes | M | 13 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |